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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.96, 44,363.52 and 18,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.96, 44,363.52 and 18,001.68 is: 24,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.96 : 44,363.52 = 18,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.96/44,363.52 = 18,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.96x = 44,363.52 × 18,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.96x = 798,617,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,617,890.71/32,148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,841.17

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